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      Dr. N T Weerawarna<\/h1>\n

      Ph.D (CS)(USJP), MSc (IT)(SLIIT), BSc (Hons)(SLIIT)<\/p>\n

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      SENIOR LECTURER \u2013 GRADE II<\/strong><\/h4>\n

      Department of Information and Communication Technology,
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      Dr. Nethmini Thilakshi Weerawarna is a Senior Lecturer in ICT at the Faculty of Technology, University of Colombo. Her work explores the intersection of social robotics, artificial intelligence, and human\u2013computer interaction, with a focus on creating intelligent systems that enhance human experiences. She is passionate about research, innovation, and mentoring the next generation of technology professionals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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        Ph.D in Computer Science<\/p>\n\t\t\t

        University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka \u2013 2024<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t

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        Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t

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        BS.c in Information Technology<\/p>\n\t\t\t

        Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul>

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          ISTQB certified tester License SL-CTFL-1304-304<\/p>\n\t\t\t

          International Software Testing Qualifications Board <\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t

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          Diploma in Writer-Ship and Mass Communication <\/p>\n\t\t\t

          University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t

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          Networking Academy<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t

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          University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka <\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t

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            \u201cMBillionth\u201d Award<\/div>
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            \n\t\t \u201cMBillionth\u201d Award 2011 \u2013 South Asia Nominated as a country nominee for the Mbillionth Award South Asia 2010
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            2nd National Cisco NetRiders Skills Completion<\/div>
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            NetSpace Skills Pursuit<\/div>
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            National Cisco NetRiders Skills Completion<\/div>
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